A low pressure system interacted with a plume of tropical moisture as the low slowly moved parallel to the Long Island and south Massachusetts coasts, resulting in excessive rain and flooding across Rhode Island.  Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain fell from this event.  Many roads were closed region wide; and approximately 500 evacuations occurred.  These evacuations were concentrated mainly along the Pawtuxet, Pocasset, Woonasquatucket, and Blackstone Rivers.  Along the Blackstone River, evacuations occurred in Woonsocket and Central Falls.  In Providence, the fire department rescued people from their flooded cars on Charles Street and Branch Avenue near the Woonasquatucket River.  In Coventry, there were several reports of water flooding Main Street, causing flooding in basements and first floors of multiple homes nearby.  In addition, a large section of Route 117 in Coventry was flooded with between 2 and 3 feet of water.  In Cranston, the Pawtuxet River overflowed its banks, flooding Knight Street and several nearby businesses.  The Pawtuxet River also flooded portions of Warwick, causing Fletcher Road, Route 37, and Pontiac Avenue to be closed by police.  Evacuations and rescues were also performed in Warwick.  The Woonasquatucket River at Centerdale experienced a new record flood from this event.  A new record flood stage of 8.26 feet was observed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) gage location.  This flood stage caused flooding, and subsequent road closure, at Route 44 approaching Centerdale.No injuries directly resulted in Rhode Island from this significant rainfall event.

Flood in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 08:06:00 to 15-OCT-05 16:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 06:30:00 to 15-OCT-05 08:50:00 (EST)
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 06:45:00 to 15-OCT-05 09:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 05:20:00 to 15-OCT-05 06:57:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 09:00:00 to 15-OCT-05 11:08:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 16:55:00 to 15-OCT-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 20:45:00 to 15-OCT-05 23:45:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 06:57:00 to 15-OCT-05 09:20:00 (EST)
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 07:15:00 to 15-OCT-05 08:06:00 (EST)
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 08:50:00 to 15-OCT-05 10:40:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 11:40:00 to 15-OCT-05 16:55:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 09:20:00 to 15-OCT-05 11:40:00 (EST)
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 12:15:00 to 15-OCT-05 20:45:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 05:07:00 to 15-OCT-05 06:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Flood in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 10:20:00 to 15-OCT-05 16:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 10:40:00 to 15-OCT-05 12:15:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flood in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 11:08:00 to 15-OCT-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-OCT-05 07:20:00 to 15-OCT-05 10:20:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO